Spiritual Life and Leadership
Ministry leadership is about more than just growing your church or organization. It’s about participating in God’s mission in the world. But how can leaders know God’s mission or their unique place in it? Faithful ministry leadership is rooted in a life of deep and abiding faithfulness to Jesus. In “Spiritual Life and Leadership,” Markus Watson and his guests explore what it means to be faithful leaders whose ministry flows from their ever-deepening relationship with God.
Spiritual Life and Leadership
Latest Episodes
310. Why Do Guests Find Church Visits Intimidating? With Richard Riccardi, author of The Wandering Worshipper
What happens when you visit 33 different churches in a year? Richard Riccardi, author of The Wandering Worshipper, shares his journey of exploring worship spaces, the surprising power of r...
284. How to Talk to Your Inner Critic, with Audrey Davidheiser, author of Grieving Wholeheartedly
Ministry can stir up all kinds of feelings, especially when we’re dealing with conflict, with grief, with change. And the better we understand what’s happening beneath the surface, the better we can lead ourselves—and our people—more thoughtful...
309. How to Build Trust with Today’s Youth, with Josh Packard, author of Faithful futures
Effective youth ministry isn’t about changing more programs—it’s about deep listening and real relationships. Josh Packard, sociologist and researcher, explores how sacred listening transforms faith formation, the unique needs of Gen Z and Gen ...
308. The Life-Giving Power of Ministry Cohorts, with Kurt Fredrickson
Pastoral ministry is both a sacred joy and a heavy burden. Kurt Fredrickson, Associate Dean for Professional Doctoral Programs at Fuller Seminary, discusses the struggles pastors face, how church leadership is shifting in a changing culture, an...
307. When the Church Gets Too Cozy with Political Power, with Tim Alberta
Tim Alberta, journalist, author, and frequent cable news commentator, explores the complex relationship between political power and American evangelicalism. In this timely conversation, we discuss what happens when the church gets too cozy with...
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Markus thanks for your podcast. I was feeling anxious as a pastor entering Christmas and this conversation really helped. Grace and peace, John Hage
Charlotte, South Carolina
